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SAT Test-Taking Strategies
SAT Test-Taking Strategies
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A quick introduction to the SAT.
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True or False: When "No change" is given, it's the answer the majority of the time.
False
True
2
True or False: On the Language portion, you should edit the passage as you go.
False
True
3
Is it okay to skip questions?
No. Guess even if you can't eliminate any answers.
Yes, but circle the question so you can come back to it.
4
What's the max amount of time you should spend on a writing/Eng question before skipping it?
1 minute
3 minutes
30 seconds
2 minutes
5
Why should you avoid sugary snacks?
All of the above
Lack of focus
Steep crash/sleepiness
Make you hungrier
6
True or False: Students should use process of elimination on the SAT.
True
False
7
True or False: You should try to answer a question in your head before looking at the answers.
False
True
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True or false: The graph is always accurate, but the writer's interpretation may be wrong.
False
True
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True or False: On the SAT, you are penalized for guessing.
False
True
10
What does the SAT test?
Focus
Stamina
Patience
All of the above
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What's the best way to build your stamina for the SAT?
Take practice tests regularly in a timed setting.
Start with one SAT question and build up to a full test.
Answer one SAT question per day.
You don't need to build stamina if you're a good student.
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True or False: You don't need to read the entire passage.
False
True
13
What should you do if you run out of time?
Fill in remaining questions using all of the same answer.
Randomly fill in the questions left on your answer sheet.
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What is the two-pass system?
Answer hard questions first. Leave easy questions for later.
Answer easy questions first. Leave hard questions for later.
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How high should you set your ideal score for the SAT?
The average percentile for all test takers
Perfect score
A bit above the average score for schools you're applying to
The average score for schools you're applying to
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How many sections does the writing/Eng section have and how much time should you spend on each?
3 sections, 12 minutes
3 sections, 10 minutes
4 sections, 9 minutes
4 sections, 15 minutes
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True or False: You should write in your test booklet.
True
False
